gather

English

/ˈɡæðə/, /ˈɡæðɚ/

verb
Definitions
  • To collect; normally separate things.
  • To bring parts of a whole closer.
  • To infer or conclude; to know from a different source.
  • (intransitive) To be filled with pus
  • (glassblowing) To collect molten glass on the end of a tool.
  • To gain; to win.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English gaderen inherited from Old English gaderian (assemble, gather) inherited from *gadurōn (unite, bring together, gather) derived from Proto-Indo-European *gʰedʰ- (unite, join, be associated, suit, keep, be suitable, assemble, fit), *gʰedʰ- (unite, join, be associated, suit, keep, be suitable, assemble, fit).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*gʰedʰ-

Gloss

unite, join, be associated, suit, keep, be suitable, assemble, fit

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